Boost your career prospects and become highly-employable with a postgraduate qualification in IT.
The Master of Applied Information Technology is a flexible course, providing advanced training in Information Technology for students with an IT undergraduate qualification. Apply your knowledge and skills to real-world problems and scenarios in this practical, focused course.
Make your next move into a career which could include cutting edge IT roles in cloud computing, data mining and sensor networks.
This course will prepare you for a career in:
This degree requires a student to complete 192 credit points (16 units) and is a two-year full-time award.
View the full course structure for detailed information, including the recommended order to take the following units of study:
Students can choose between:
You must provide evidence that you have completed an approved English language test, and achieved the result as described below.
| English language examination method | Result |
|---|---|
| IELTS (academic module): Overall score (no band less than) | 6.5 (6.0) |
| TOEFL Internet: Test score | 79 (Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score (with no section score less than): | 58-64 (50) |
| University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Total score of | 58 |
| VU English - University Preparation UPP (Postgraduate) | Achieved |
| English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS) - EAP 2 (advanced) | A grade |
If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an English language exemption. Check our Guide to English Language Requirements to find out if you qualify.
Students who do not meet the English language requirements may choose to undertake an intensive English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS).
Entry into the Master of Applied Information Technology requires you to have completed:
In addition to satisfying the Bachelor/Honours Degree or Mature Age admission requirements, International Students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language as demonstrated by: International English Language Testing System or its equivalent - overall score of 6.5 and no individual band score less than six.
Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply for up to 48 credits points against specific coursework units (as detailed below):
(a) A degree in computer science or IT.
(b) A four year Honours degree in computer science or IT.
(c) A degree or a Graduate Certificate with IT or Project Management units.
(d) A postgraduate qualification with IT or Project Management units.
(e) A combination of qualifications and experience equivalent to (a), (b), (c) or (d) above.
Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply for up to 48 credits points against specific coursework units (as detailed below):
(a) A degree in computer science or IT.
(b) A four year Honours degree in computer science or IT.
(c) A degree or a Graduate Certificate with IT or Project Management units.
(d) A postgraduate qualification with IT or Project Management units.
(e) A combination of qualifications and experience equivalent to (a), (b), (c) or (d) above.
Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your complete application.
Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be eligible to apply for this course.
If you've completed study with another university or institution and believe you're eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.
Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator.
Submit an application to study this course at VU Sydney.
Please note that all tuition fees are subject to an annual increase each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year. This increase will be reflected in invoicing issued to you. This annual increase in fees is covered as part of the agreed terms and conditions of your Letter of Offer.
